1996 — Page 98

Operational Review

Network Expansion

KMB operates the territory's largest public bus transport network, providing passengers with quality, comfortable and safe services.

New Routes

During the year, a total of 8 new bus routes were launched into service. Two of these new routes fulfil the demand arising from rapid developments in the New Territories. Another route is an overnight service running between Wah Fu/ Causeway Bay and Sha Tin. Four special morning routes have also been introduced to cater to high demand during morning peak hours. Furthermore, a recreation route was added to carry passengers between Sha Tin Racecourse and Wah Fu on horse-racing days.

Chek Lap Kok Airport and North Lantau Area Service

In October 1996, Long Win Bus Company Limited (formerly known as Long Win Holdings Limited), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was awarded a franchise to operate 12 bus routes to Chek Lap Kok Airport and North Lantau. These routes will be introduced by stages as shown in the table below. A total of 135 new 3 axle air-conditioned double-deck buses will be required to operate these new

services.

• Pre-Airport Operations Stage

1. Tsuen Wan (Discovery Park) - Tung Chung MTR Station

2. Tung Chung MTR Station Aircraft Catering Area (via Cathay Headquarters)

(Circular)

• Airport Operations Stage

1. Tsuen Wan (Discovery Park) - Ground Transportation Centre (New Airport)

2. Sha Tin (Yuen Chau Kok) - Ground Transportation Centre (New Airport)

3. Tsuen Wan (Discovery Park) - Tung Chung MTR Station

4. Kwai Fong MTR Station - Chek Lap Kok Ferry Pier

5. Tai Po Central - Ground Transportation Centre (New Airport)

6. Tuen Mun Town Centre - Ground Transportation Centre (New Airport)

7. Tin Shui Wai Town Centre - Ground Transportation Centre (New Airport)

8. Tung Chung MTR Station - Cargo Terminal and Aircraft Catering Area (Circular)

9. Tung Chung MTR Station Aircraft Catering Area (via Cathay Headquarters)

(Circular)

10. Tung Chung MTR Station - Chek Lap Kok Ferry Pier/Ground Transportation Centre

(New Airport)

11. Tung Chung MTR Station Air Passenger Terminal (via Tung Chung Ferry Pier)

(Circular)

12. Tsuen Wan (Discovery Park) - Ground Transportation Centre (New Airport)

(Overnight Service)

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